Inkspirations Challenge #89

Stamps: Pursuit of Happiness
Paper: Basic Grey, Sahara Sand, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon™
Accessories: White Felt (PaperTrey Ink), Butterflies Die, Rhinestones, Basic Grey Satin and Taffeta, Hounds-tooth Embossing Folder, Dimensionals®, Corner Rounder

This sketch was rather interesting - three panels. I don't really like three same-size panels so I avoided it :) I just added a couple strips of ribbon after rotating the sketch. I die cut some felt with the butterfly die and added larger rhinestones (not from Stampin' Up!) to the centre and the sentiment.

Please check out the rest of the DT's work either by clicking the links below or checking out the Inkspirations blog! Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you've enjoyed seeing what I've shared with you :)

Cindy Kirsty Makeesha Renée Brandi

Carrie Helen Ilina Lee-Anne Marisa

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Create with Connie & Mary - 169

Stamps: Elements of Style
Paper: Sahara Sand, Basic Black, First Edition DSP
Ink: Sahara Sand Marker, Pool Party Marker, Stazon™
Accessories: Basic Black Taffeta, Neutrals Brads, Dimensionals®

Ahhh, this colour combo was a breath of fresh air ... doesn't it just remind you of a summer day, or a sea breeze? Now, I didn't use any of those images, but one easily could if they had them!! These are the latest colours for a colour challenge from Create with Connie and Mary.

I pulled out my beloved First Edition DSP (love love love this paper, can't you tell?) and stamped the Elements of Style floral image on it. I coloured it in with markers, sponged it up and then added the remaining elements. It's actually a very simple card!

I hope you've enjoyed stopping by my blog! Please check out the challenge on the Create with Connie and Mary blog and see what the rest of the DT made too!!

Have a great day :)

Display Stamper - Raining Flowers (card)

Stamps: Raining Flowers, Petite Pairs
Paper: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Neutrals Brad, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Linen Thread, Bird Punch

and this brings us to the final card for all the display stamper samples! I've certainly drawn this one out long, eh?! Gotta say that I love these kinds of projects because I can prepost faaaaaaaaaaaar into the future and know that I've got something pretty to share and show you all! I hope you like this card. Thanks for visiting!

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CQC 104

Arielle's got something fun cooked up for you this week with the latest ColourQ challenge! It's not simply a colour challenge :) Unfortunately, I was unable to play along this week ... you wanna know why? This is my craft room:

Yep, it's empty. All my stuff is stacked in one other room, inaccessible :(. BUT, it's all because I'm finally getting a floor! It won't be red, it won't be cement. I so can't wait!

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Display Stamper - Easy Events (Card)

Stamps: Easy Events, Woodgrain
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Designer Series Paper Stack, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, various for colouring, Stazon™
Accessories: Designer Button, Linen Thread, Dimensionals®, Espresso Grosgrain

I had tried to use all of the images from this set when I was creating all of my projects. I think I only missed one stamp? I'll have to double check later or you can if you want! Just click on the tag below that says "Easy Events" and it'll show you all the projects I'd made using this set.

Hope you like this project! Thanks for stopping by :)

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Sketches 4 Cards!

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, A Word for You
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Watercolour Paper
Ink: Syazon™, Cherry Cobbler, Tangerine Tango, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Old Olive Staon Ribbon, Circle Die, AquaPainter™, Little Leaves Sizzlit, Dimensionals®

I played with a sketch from Sketches 4 Cards and this is what I'd come up with. I love this floral set! The flowers were all watercoloured and then cut out. I popped them up with dimensionals and added a few other things to finish the card :)

Hope you like it as much as I do!!! Have a fab day :)

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Inkspirations Challenge #88

Stamps: Pursuit of Happiness, Four Frames
Paper: Whisper White, Pacific Point, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie
Ink: Pacific Point, Stazon™
Accessories: Decorative Label Punch, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Eyelet Border Punch

I was inspired by a card Clare had created. I loved her layout, use of frames, and the layering effect of the bottom edge. So, I recreated it using different stamps, different colours, everything but it's still mainly her idea :) I made it using the colours of today's Inkspirations challenge - fun bright, and cheerful colours!

Please check out the rest of the DT's work either by clicking the links below or checking out the Inkspirations blog! Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you've enjoyed seeing what I've shared with you :)

Cindy Kirsty Makeesha Renée Brandi

Carrie Helen Ilina Lee-Anne Marisa

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Create with Connie & Mary - 168

Stamps: Butterfly Prints, Best Friends Forever, Petite Pairs
Paper: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Brights DSP Stack, Basic Black, First Edition DSP
Ink: Stazon™
Accessories: Mini Brads, Dimensionals®, White Gel Pen, Mat Pack & Piercer

I know, I know ... yellow and black again??? Well, I told you before, I really like this colour combo! This new sketch from Create with Connie and Mary was really interesting and I wanted to create something striking. Plus, I had these DSP packs on my desk ... :) Have you seen those little brads??!! LOVE them! They're a new addition to this year's catalogue and I absolutely adore them. Super cute and small!!!

Anywho, please check out the challenge on the Create with Connie and Mary blog and see what the rest of the DT made too!! I hope you like what you've seen here!!

Have a great day :)

Colour Q Challenge #103

Stamps: Flower Fancy, Hand Penned
Paper: Whisper White, Poppy Parade
Ink: Poppy Parade, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Stazon™
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals®

Look at those plates! LOVE them! I was inspired to recreate the wildflower feel and the Flower Fancy set seemed to even look like the flowers on the plates, eh?

Anywho, have to jet ... please check out the challenge on the ColourQ blog and see what the Royal Court has come up with!!

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Display Stamper - Best Friends Forever (Card)

Stamps: Best Friends Forever, Friendly Phrases
Paper: Whisper White, Pool Party, Island Indigo
Ink: Pool Party, Island Indigo
Accessories: Scallop Trim Punch, Dimensionals®

For some reason, this card was really hard to photograph. I'd tried different background papers too but it made little to no difference. Now, I know my hubby had played around with the settings so who knows if that made a difference. Either way, it's far too late to correct it now! Stampin' Up! has had this card since June!

Hope you like this card! Have a fabulous day :)

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Sketches 4 Cards :)

Stamps: Grunge Rock
Paper: Marina Mist, Whisper White, Newsprint Designer Series Paper
Ink: Basic Black, Real Red, Old Olive, Marina Mist, Stazon™
Accessories: Basic Black Grosgrain, Curves Ahead Sizzlit, Dimensionals®, 1-3/4" Circle Punch

Here's a fun card I'd made a while ago for a sketch that was designed for Sketches 4 Cards. I played with a set I rarely play with but would never part with - it's perfect for certain occasions!

Hope you like it to and are inspired to create something new and interesting!!!

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Inkspirations Challenge #87

Stamps: Thoughts and Prayers, French Foliage, Friends Never Fade
Paper: Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Beau Château DSP
Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Regal Rose, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Bravo Burgundy Wide Grosgrain (retired), Circle Die, Dimensionals®

Good morning! It's time for a new Inkspirations challenge. This week, it's an interesting sketch - uses a circle ... :) I haven't used Burgundy in forever so I figured it was time to pull it out. Also, the Bella Château DSP matches perfectly with it, eh?

Please check out the rest of the DT's work either by clicking the links below or checking out the Inkspirations blog! Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you've enjoyed seeing what I've shared with you :)

Cindy Kirsty Makeesha Renée Brandi

Carrie Helen Ilina Lee-Anne Marisa

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Create with Connie & Mary - 167

Stamps: Just Believe, French Foliage
Paper: Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla
Ink: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Basic Grey
Accessories: Old Olive Satin, Dimensionals®, Decorative Label Punch, Mat Pack & Piercer, White Gel Pen

I am so in love with how this card turned out! I know, one isn't supposed to say that about their own stuff as one comes across as an egomaniac but still ... I love this card! I made it for this week's Create with Connie and Mary colour challenge. At first, this colour combo stumped me. Grey with those two colours??? really??? yep. but, then I had a brain wave and started playing ;)

I started out by creating a collage piece using the French Foliage set and all three ink colours on a piece of Vanilla card stock. Sponged it up with both Cajun Craze and Basic Grey. Then a little bit of ruffled ribbon and the layers were added behind it. I glued it to the card base and then set to creating the focal image. I stamped the floral image from the Just Believe stamp set using markers and once it was stamped, I added a bit of detail using markers, an aquapainter, and the White Gel pen. Added some stitching, the words image from French Foliage, ripped the bottom, added a sentiment using a punch, and then attached it to the card.

Please check out the challenge on the Create with Connie and Mary blog and see what the rest of the DT made too!! Don't forget, it's almost time for the start of Create with Connie and Mary Holiday Edition 2011! Right now we are offering our early bird special -- save $5 and subscribe for only $29.95 - that is for 6 weeks of exclusive ideas! Less than $1 a project with a full tutorial for each never-been-seen-before project).

Have a great day :)

Display Stamper - Easy Events (Card)

Stamps: Easy Events
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Designer Paper Stack, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Watercolour Paper
Ink: Stazon™, Regal Rose, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Bird Punch, Corner Rounder, Dimensionals®, Pink Grosgrain

This is a 6x3 card. I don't know why I did an odd shaped card, but I did. It's really simple! Hope you like it!

Have a great day!

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Colour Q Challenge #102

Stamps: Button Buddies, Friendly Phrases
Paper: Whisper White, Poppy Parade
Ink: Basic Grey
Accessories: Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Dimensionals®, Real Red Grosgrain, Designer Buttons

I use flowers a lot ... I know that so once in a while I try to push myself outside that bubble and play with something different. This time, I'm playing with the Button Buddies set and I used the snail. Pretty simple, pretty striking, don't you think?

Please check out the challenge and the Royal Court's creations on the ColourQ blog!! Thanks for stopping by!

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Display Stamper - Best Friends Forever (Card)

Stamps: Best Friends Forever, Four Frames
Paper: Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Stazon™
Accessories: Old Olive Satin, Decorative Label Punch, Dimensionals®

This was the second project I'd made out of 24. I'd started with this set as I quickly identified that it would be the most challenging to work with - I always do that - start with the hardest and work my way to easier! Hope you like this project. Have a fantastic day!

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Sketches 4 Cards -- Happy Birthday

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Sanded
Paper: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Vellum, Playdate Designer Series Paper
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Poppy Parade, Early Espresso
Accessories: Dimensionals, Real Red Grosgrain, Basic Pearls, Scribbles Swirls Sizzlit, Twill Ribbon, Lots of Tags Sizzlits

Did you know that I'm designing for a new team? 2 Sketches 2 Scrapbook had a DT call a while ago and I knew it fit well with my love of sketches as well as being a demonstrator for a fabulous company! Anam creates an app for the iPhone, iPod touch and the iPad. The sketches available in the app give you the opportunity to think creatively and on the go :)

Here's the first sample that I made for one of the sketches. You can see the sketches themselves when you purchase and download the app. As you can tell, I'm into ribbon flowers :) This one is a different kind - one that I placed a strong adhesive on a circle and the wrapped and rolled and folded the ribbon around and around, starting in the middle and working my way out. For the final go around, I did use a glue gun to keep it all nice and tidy :)

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope I've inspired you to create something different :and try something new :) Have a great day!

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